Prevention of Preterm Labour: 2011 Update on Tocolysis. (10th October 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hubinont, C.; Debieve, F.
• Other Names: Jacquemyn Yves Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of pregnancy. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-10-10
• Subjects: Pregnancy -- Periodicals; Pregnancy -- Complications -- Periodicals; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications; Pregnancy; Pregnancy -- Complications; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 618.2
• DOI: 10.1155/2011/941057
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-2727

Abstract

Abstract : The aim of this paper is to review available data about drugs for preventing preterm labour. Tocolytic therapy includes β adrenergic receptor agonists, NO donors, magnesium sulphate, prostaglandin-synthase inhibitors, oxytocin receptor antagonists, calcium-channel blockers, progesterone, 17- α -hydroxyprogesterone caproate, and antibiotics. Their specific effects on myometrial contractility, their safety, their efficiency, and side effects profile for the mother and the fetus are presented. The main question of why and for what reasons tocolysis should be administrated is discussed.